NHTSA safety recall

Recall 26V440000 · manufacturer campaign 26-06

Exterior Lighting — Utilimaster · reported 8 Jul 2026 · 563 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2016, 2019, and 2021 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles. Water may enter an improperly sealed strobe light and cause a short circuit.

The risk

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

Owners are advised to remove the control module for the strobe light. The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 17, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft's number for this recall is 26-06.

NHTSA campaign
26V440000
Manufacturer campaign
26-06
Filed by
Shyft Group
Report received
8 Jul 2026
Potentially affected
563

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2016 Utilimaster Velocity 2019 Utilimaster Velocity 2021 Utilimaster Velocity

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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